Lake Tekapo Travel Guide

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is 7.709.003 ₫ per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
7.709.003 ₫
8.865.353 ₫ total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (360 reviews)
I had a wonderful stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo. From the moment I arrived, the experience was excellent. Molly at the front desk was absolutely amazing. She gave me a very detailed and patient introduction to the hotel, the surrounding area, and all the things to do in Tekapo. She even explained ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is 3.707.206 ₫ per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
3.707.206 ₫
4.263.287 ₫ total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The Godley Hotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,237 reviews)
perfect location and very spacious suite. I do feel it's a bit old and therefore, there was some weird odor coming from the carpet when going up the stairs.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,237 reviews)
perfect location and very spacious suite. I do feel it's a bit old and therefore, there was some weird odor coming from the carpet when going up the stairs.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
The lodge was easy to find. Very short drive to supermarket and playground. Clean and bright rooms. Very nice place to stay as it made my trip memorable.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Skyrim Lodge
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this campsite in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great location. Modern cabin with view and great facilities. Easy check in. Walking distance to town, dining, lake, walking trails and springs.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Huts at Lakes Edge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lake Tekapo

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful lake (sadly only stayed one night!)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you can ask for an upstairs room on the front for an excellent view of the lake

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Lake was beautiful, peaceful and very picturesque. The Lake itself was not in any way exploited for tourism and spoilt

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Scenery defies description